Comments on: The Evolution of National Flags http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/ The Neat Side of the Web Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:48:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: hayley http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-1925399 hayley Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:59:29 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-1925399 v. interesting but british flag is incorrect, is only a union jack if on a ship, if its on land then its correctly known as the union flag. v. interesting but british flag is incorrect, is only a union jack if on a ship, if its on land then its correctly known as the union flag.

]]> By: Richard Pulsifer http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-1912764 Richard Pulsifer Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:08:48 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-1912764 I've always wondered why some flags have an identifiable historical or cultural element (India's spinning wheel or Mexico's cactus and eagle, for example) and so many others are just a boring 3 stripe. Any particular reason for the lack of imagination? I’ve always wondered why some flags have an identifiable historical or cultural element (India’s spinning wheel or Mexico’s cactus and eagle, for example) and so many others are just a boring 3 stripe. Any particular reason for the lack of imagination?

]]> By: Owen http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-1901112 Owen Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:32:57 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-1901112 The Tuvaluan flag lost and regained the union jack, and Skype still uses the old one without. And it has neat geographical representation. The Tuvaluan flag lost and regained the union jack, and Skype still uses the old one without. And it has neat geographical representation.

]]> By: wang tang http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-1740363 wang tang Mon, 18 May 2009 09:48:12 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-1740363 hey i reckon it was good with all the flags i used it for my work. add me on myspace www.myspace.com/emmi_wanna_rox_the_world wang tang xxx hey i reckon it was good with all the flags i used it for my work.

add me on myspace http://www.myspace.com/emmi_wanna_rox_the_world

wang tang xxx

]]> By: Kylen http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-1445917 Kylen Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:39:57 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-1445917 Hey bob, are you talking about the flag PIN with 57 stars? Hey bob, are you talking about the flag PIN with 57 stars?

]]> By: Brian http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-957092 Brian Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:54:51 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-957092 The United States Civil Flag of Peacetime is also our national flag. Despite what Wikipedia says, when the flag has a gold fringe it becomes the Federal Banner and not the national flag - it's not just a fancy decoration. The United States Civil Flag of Peacetime is also our national flag. Despite what Wikipedia says, when the flag has a gold fringe it becomes the Federal Banner and not the national flag – it’s not just a fancy decoration.

]]> By: Cyko http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-940636 Cyko Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:40:19 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-940636 Last weekend I visited Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia and purchased a Gadsden flag (rattlesnake flag) in the gift shop. You can find out more info about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gadsden_flag Last weekend I visited Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia and purchased a Gadsden flag (rattlesnake flag) in the gift shop. You can find out more info about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gadsden_flag

]]> By: solicitor bulgaria http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-937213 solicitor bulgaria Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:42:51 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-937213 ABOVE: THE FIRST and SECOND FLAGS OF AMERICA At the time of the signing of the Declaration Independence, the United States of America had no official national flag. The Grand Union Flag is considered to be the first national flag of the United States, though it didn t have any official status. In 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution stating that the national flag of the United States has 13 red and white stripes, and 13 white stars in a blue field. But it didn t specify the arrangement of the stars. One popular story is that George Washington asked Betsy Ross to design and sew the flag (Betsy decided to use a 5-pointed star instead of 6 to save time). Though this story is accepted as historical fact by most Americans, historians doubted it as the only evidence was the words of her only surviving grandson. ABOVE: THE FIRST and SECOND FLAGS OF AMERICA

At the time of the signing of the Declaration Independence, the United States of America had no official national flag. The Grand Union Flag is considered to be the first national flag of the United States, though it didn t have any official status. In 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution stating that the national flag of the United States has 13 red and white stripes, and 13 white stars in a blue field. But it didn t specify the arrangement of the stars. One popular story is that George Washington asked Betsy Ross to design and sew the flag (Betsy decided to use a 5-pointed star instead of 6 to save time). Though this story is accepted as historical fact by most Americans, historians doubted it as the only evidence was the words of her only surviving grandson.

]]> By: Ingrid http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-927185 Ingrid Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:36:40 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-927185 what about the Nepalese flag? what's the history behind it's shape? It's the only flag that is not a rectangle... what about the Nepalese flag? what’s the history behind it’s shape? It’s the only flag that is not a rectangle…

]]> By: randy m. http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-927170 randy m. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:33:17 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-927170 all this flag stuff is interesting.change is always needed to improve.also, check out my website updated every 2-weeks. http://ran-the-monkey.livejournal.com/3279.html interesting useful stuff.also, click on PREVIOUS SITES button upper left. all this flag stuff is interesting.change is always needed to improve.also, check out my website updated every 2-weeks.
http://ran-the-monkey.livejournal.com/3279.html

interesting useful stuff.also, click on
PREVIOUS SITES button upper left.

]]> By: BTG http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-926743 BTG Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:20:13 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-926743 I thought that the Union Flag of UK was only referred to as the "Union Jack" when flown at sea. I thought that the Union Flag of UK was only referred to as the “Union Jack” when flown at sea.

]]> By: micha http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-926699 micha Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:14:21 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-926699 The Israeli flag started out representing a tallis, a prayer shawl. It therefore is a white rectangle with a blue stripe on either end. When it was designed for the nascent Zionist movement, it was realized that the flag needed something else, otherwise when it hung from a vertical pole it could appear like a simple white flag (of truce or surrender). After some experimentation, the blue Magen David star was added to the middle. -micha The Israeli flag started out representing a tallis, a prayer shawl. It therefore is a white rectangle with a blue stripe on either end. When it was designed for the nascent Zionist movement, it was realized that the flag needed something else, otherwise when it hung from a vertical pole it could appear like a simple white flag (of truce or surrender). After some experimentation, the blue Magen David star was added to the middle.

-micha

]]> By: Woogie http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-926386 Woogie Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:33:43 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-926386 Folk are aware that the Betsy Ross story is a bunch of crap, right, and not remotely true? Folk are aware that the Betsy Ross story is a bunch of crap, right, and not remotely true?

]]> By: chudez http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-924473 chudez Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:30:08 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-924473 one thing about the Philippine flag -- when the flag is flown with the red side up, it indicates that the nation is at a state of war. i am not aware of any other nation's flag that has this "feature". one thing about the Philippine flag — when the flag is flown with the red side up, it indicates that the nation is at a state of war. i am not aware of any other nation’s flag that has this “feature”.

]]> By: Andy___ http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-923499 Andy___ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:51:24 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-923499 Great article, thanks! Great article, thanks!

]]> By: spispopd http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-923479 spispopd Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:48:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-923479 Just to note, the so-called "st. patrick's flag" is NOT generally popular with native Irish people in Ireland, so, well, just beware if you're ever discussing the topic with someone Irish: http://home.connect.ie/morley/cros_e.htm Just to note, the so-called “st. patrick’s flag” is NOT generally popular with native Irish people in Ireland, so, well, just beware if you’re ever discussing the topic with someone Irish:
http://home.connect.ie/morley/cros_e.htm

]]> By: broken http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-923432 broken Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:42:10 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-923432 About the grand union flag, it's always tickled me pink to know that it started out as a corporate flag. It was the flag of the East India Trading Company at the time. In fact was off the ship from the tea party. And thus the circle continues. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honourable_East_India_Company About the grand union flag, it’s always tickled me pink to know that it started out as a corporate flag. It was the flag of the East India Trading Company at the time. In fact was off the ship from the tea party. And thus the circle continues.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honourable_East_India_Company

]]> By: Moon http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-923269 Moon Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:22:39 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-923269 <i>Bob Smythe September 9th, 2008 at 10:02 am What about the Obama flag, with 57 stars?</i> Are you really that stupid or are you just trying to make a cheap political point? It didn't work, either way. Bob Smythe
September 9th, 2008 at 10:02 am

What about the Obama flag, with 57 stars?

Are you really that stupid or are you just trying to make a cheap political point?

It didn’t work, either way.

]]> By: Moon http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-923264 Moon Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:20:45 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-923264 <i>it was George Washington himself who proclaimed "We take the stars from Heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing Liberty."</i> And, of course, if you "take the blue from the sky, and a pretty girl's eye and a touch of Old Glory, too and give it to the men who proudly wear the US Air Force Blue", you have some slick, America saving, badass, flyboys who have saved our butts more than one time! it was George Washington himself who proclaimed “We take the stars from Heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing Liberty.”

And, of course, if you “take the blue from the sky, and a pretty girl’s eye and a touch of Old Glory, too and give it to the men who proudly wear the US Air Force Blue”, you have some slick, America saving, badass, flyboys who have saved our butts more than one time!

]]> By: Jack Vermicelli http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-922686 Jack Vermicelli Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:09:25 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-922686 "A true reflection of its history, the Afghan national flag has had more changes during the 20th century than flags of any other countries in the world." I really doubt this. Maybe more than any other single country, but "any other countries," with no limit on number or combination, certainly must be false. “A true reflection of its history, the Afghan national flag has had more changes during the 20th century than flags of any other countries in the world.”

I really doubt this. Maybe more than any other single country, but “any other countries,” with no limit on number or combination, certainly must be false.

]]> By: MIKE C http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-922212 MIKE C Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:12:32 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-922212 The "rattlesnake flag" is actually called the "gadsden flag" after the general who created it. The “rattlesnake flag” is actually called the “gadsden flag” after the general who created it.

]]> By: nobody uno http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-921192 nobody uno Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:13:48 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-921192 Thomas, your terminology is correct. "Jack" is a ship's flag. Thomas, your terminology is correct. “Jack” is a ship’s flag.

]]> By: Thomas http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-921045 Thomas Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:55:03 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-921045 I'd heard somewhere (I think it was an episode of Doctor Who, but I may be totally off on that one) that the Union Flag was only the Union Jack when flown on a ship, but that may not be, as you say that it's not necessarily a reference to the jackstaff. I’d heard somewhere (I think it was an episode of Doctor Who, but I may be totally off on that one) that the Union Flag was only the Union Jack when flown on a ship, but that may not be, as you say that it’s not necessarily a reference to the jackstaff.

]]> By: JF Trochez http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-920616 JF Trochez Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:48:08 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-920616 I'm surprised among this list the flag of South Africa was not mentioned. It went through a major change in 1994 and looks nothing like the original design. Anybody else agree? I’m surprised among this list the flag of South Africa was not mentioned. It went through a major change in 1994 and looks nothing like the original design. Anybody else agree?

]]> By: CheeseDuck http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-920543 CheeseDuck Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:37:21 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-920543 Eh. I thought it was pretty cool. But I know one of my friends that is totally crazy about flags/maps, he'll love it. XD Eh. I thought it was pretty cool. But I know one of my friends that is totally crazy about flags/maps, he’ll love it. XD

]]> By: nobody uno http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-920029 nobody uno Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:20:44 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-920029 point of order, the US Flag referenced as being designed by a high-school student.... was not the current flag. was the flag with 49 stars after alaska and before hawaii joined. furthermore, was not "designed" by student; multiple examples of 49 and 50 star designs were being considered and it's regarded as a coincidence that his is similar to one chosen as 49-star flag... there's only so many combinations of stars, bound to happen. check Wikipedia on US flag history for more info. point of order, the US Flag referenced as being designed by a high-school student…. was not the current flag. was the flag with 49 stars after alaska and before hawaii joined. furthermore, was not “designed” by student; multiple examples of 49 and 50 star designs were being considered and it’s regarded as a coincidence that his is similar to one chosen as 49-star flag… there’s only so many combinations of stars, bound to happen.

check Wikipedia on US flag history for more info.

]]> By: Polx http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-918960 Polx Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:31:59 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-918960 Here's one for the Aussies. Why should Oz get a new flag? http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/Ensign_of_the_Scottish_Fisheries_Protection_Agency.png when even the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency uses nearly the same flag... time to change. Here’s one for the Aussies.

Why should Oz get a new flag?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/Ensign_of_the_Scott ish_Fisheries_Protection_Agency.png

when even the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency uses nearly the same flag… time to change.

]]> By: Polx http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-918840 Polx Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:12:28 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-918840 Vijay how remarkable, the Indian and Irish flags have the same colours, the same triclour (though in different directions) the 2 colours symbolise the 2 largest groupings and th white symbolises peace and unity. thanks for posting that. Vijay

how remarkable, the Indian and Irish flags have the same colours, the same triclour (though in different directions) the 2 colours symbolise the 2 largest groupings and th white symbolises peace and unity.

thanks for posting that.

]]> By: Bob Smythe http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-918773 Bob Smythe Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:02:52 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-918773 What about the Obama flag, with 57 stars? What about the Obama flag, with 57 stars?

]]> By: Vijay http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-918671 Vijay Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:44:11 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-918671 Very useful information. Just would like to add more to this, You can find the Evolution of Indian Flag in the below link http://www.vijayforvictory.com/2008/08/history-of-indian-flag/ Very useful information.

Just would like to add more to this,

You can find the Evolution of Indian Flag in the below link

http://www.vijayforvictory.com/2008/08/history-of-indian-flag/

]]> By: Zachary http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-918606 Zachary Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:34:53 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-918606 To answer MJ's question, the Australian flag did both have red and blue backgrounds, since the red flag was used as an ensign at sea and the blue was used by the government. Eventually, the Prime Minister in 1941 asked folks to use the blue flag, which eventually became the national flag in 1953. My source is http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/symbols/flag.cfm To answer MJ’s question, the Australian flag did both have red and blue backgrounds, since the red flag was used as an ensign at sea and the blue was used by the government. Eventually, the Prime Minister in 1941 asked folks to use the blue flag, which eventually became the national flag in 1953. My source is http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/symbols/flag.cfm

]]> By: Gray http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-918270 Gray Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:38:21 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-918270 Canada's flag has a pretty interesting story behind it. Canada’s flag has a pretty interesting story behind it.

]]> By: Polx http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-918222 Polx Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:31:18 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-918222 Bit harsh MJ, I was goign to get the southern cross tattooed. I'm a bit of a mongrel. Scots Irish raised in the UK, Got both British and Irish passports and I'man Aussie Permenant resident, hopefully becoming a citizen in a couple of years. What would you think of the Aussie flag,if Oz became a republic, being the feild of blue With the Southern Cross and the Star of federation only? Basically as is but getting shot of the Pommy Flag. I think that'd look preety good myself. There's a move towards this for both Aistralia and New Zealand. http://www.ausflag.com.au/top_20_designs.html http://www.nzflag.com/default.cfm Lots of good ideas, and the sooner there's a republic the better. Bit harsh MJ, I was goign to get the southern cross tattooed.

I’m a bit of a mongrel.

Scots Irish raised in the UK, Got both British and Irish passports and I’man Aussie Permenant resident, hopefully becoming a citizen in a couple of years.

What would you think of the Aussie flag,if Oz became a republic, being the feild of blue With the Southern Cross and the Star of federation only?

Basically as is but getting shot of the Pommy Flag.

I think that’d look preety good myself.

There’s a move towards this for both Aistralia and New Zealand.

http://www.ausflag.com.au/top_20_designs.html

http://www.nzflag.com/default.cfm

Lots of good ideas, and the sooner there’s a republic the better.

]]> By: Jessa http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-917981 Jessa Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:51:34 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-917981 The Australian flag was thought up by a bunch of teenagers and an architect (they all submitted separate designs that were more or less the same) for a competition :D The big white star below the Union Jack has 7 points, which represent our 6 states (and then the two territories are stuck onto one point). The red flag is for the merchant navy. Or something like that. The Australian flag was thought up by a bunch of teenagers and an architect (they all submitted separate designs that were more or less the same) for a competition :D

The big white star below the Union Jack has 7 points, which represent our 6 states (and then the two territories are stuck onto one point).

The red flag is for the merchant navy. Or something like that.

]]> By: MJ http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-917552 MJ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:45:35 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-917552 The Australian flag has the union jack in the top left corner, and the southern cross (our star constellation down here) on a blue background. I'm not sure why the background is blue - it used to be red in the early days. Why the Union Jack in the corner? Because technically we still 'belong' to England. I'm not kidding about that either. The Queen's representative in Australia, the Governer-General, actually fired our prime minister one time. If Australia ever votes to become a republic, I'd say the flag will change again. Probably due to the flag, it is popular amongst macho idiots to get the southern cross tattooed on themselves. Almost as much as a coil of barbed wire. That sort of thing goes towards showing just how much cooler than everyone else they truly are. The Australian flag has the union jack in the top left corner, and the southern cross (our star constellation down here) on a blue background.

I’m not sure why the background is blue – it used to be red in the early days.

Why the Union Jack in the corner? Because technically we still ‘belong’ to England.

I’m not kidding about that either. The Queen’s representative in Australia, the Governer-General, actually fired our prime minister one time.

If Australia ever votes to become a republic, I’d say the flag will change again.

Probably due to the flag, it is popular amongst macho idiots to get the southern cross tattooed on themselves. Almost as much as a coil of barbed wire. That sort of thing goes towards showing just how much cooler than everyone else they truly are.

]]> By: Dan Smith http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-917409 Dan Smith Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:25:10 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-917409 I have a friend who has Llanea's Skull tattooed on his arm. This friend is, of course, super rad. I have a friend who has Llanea’s Skull tattooed on his arm. This friend is, of course, super rad.

]]> By: Ajan http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-916978 Ajan Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:25:54 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-916978 Really interesting article. Would give you the link to my blog once I finished about INDIAN FLAG... Just gimme a couple of days Really interesting article. Would give you the link to my blog once I finished about INDIAN FLAG… Just gimme a couple of days

]]> By: Alex http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-916731 Alex Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:58:15 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-916731 Thanks polx and Jim - I've fixed the article! Thanks polx and Jim – I’ve fixed the article!

]]> By: Polx http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-916580 Polx Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:39:41 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-916580 The one flag I do like and know a bit about it's symbolism is the Tricolour of the Irish Republic. The idea is that it combines the two disreate strands and tries to bring peace. The Orange of the Protestant/Unionist side and the Green of the Catholic/Fiennan side, with the White band symbolising peace and unity. Always found that oddly moving. The one flag I do like and know a bit about it’s symbolism is the Tricolour of the Irish Republic.

The idea is that it combines the two disreate strands and tries to bring peace.

The Orange of the Protestant/Unionist side and the Green of the Catholic/Fiennan side, with the White band symbolising peace and unity.

Always found that oddly moving.

]]> By: Jim http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-916576 Jim Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:38:36 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-916576 Just some clarification sake,i just want to say, under the picture of the Flag of St Andrew( the saltire) you have mistakenly put England. And Wales was not incorporated into England till the "Laws in Wales Acts 1535–1542" But its a good article. Just some clarification sake,i just want to say,
under the picture of the Flag of St Andrew( the saltire) you have mistakenly put England.
And Wales was not incorporated into England till
the “Laws in Wales Acts 1535–1542″

But its a good article.

]]> By: l.a. http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-916524 l.a. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:31:37 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-916524 I don't know if this is true or not, but when I studied in Italy the professor told us that the Italian flag represents absolutely nothing, and that they basically stole the design from France and changed the colors. I may have to Wikipedia that to find out, but it was pretty funny to find out. I don’t know if this is true or not, but when I studied in Italy the professor told us that the Italian flag represents absolutely nothing, and that they basically stole the design from France and changed the colors. I may have to Wikipedia that to find out, but it was pretty funny to find out.

]]> By: Polx http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-916196 Polx Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:37:49 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-916196 pardon my crappy typing pardon my crappy typing

]]> By: Polx http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/comment-page-1/#comment-916195 Polx Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:37:11 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/09/the-evolution-of-national-flags/#comment-916195 what a neat article. Only small point is that the White on Blue Saltire is the Cross of St Andrew of Scotland, and the red on white Saltire is the cross of saint Patrick of Ireland. Which is a very small point. The Diagonal cross on a flag is called a Saltire but it is almost used interchangeably in Scotland to refer to our flag, pretty presuntuous I know but th sin is of ignorance not conceit. The Saltire of Scotland is incidentally the worlds longest standing continuusly used flag. what a neat article.

Only small point is that the White on Blue Saltire is the Cross of St Andrew of Scotland, and the red on white Saltire is the cross of saint Patrick of Ireland.

Which is a very small point.

The Diagonal cross on a flag is called a Saltire but it is almost used interchangeably in Scotland to refer to our flag, pretty presuntuous I know but th sin is of ignorance not conceit.

The Saltire of Scotland is incidentally the worlds longest standing continuusly used flag.

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